Associate Attorney

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified lawyer to join their London Legal Department. This role involves supporting a wide range of entities within the organization, particularly in regulatory analysis, contract negotiation, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a keen attitude, a willingness to learn, and experience in the derivatives industry or regulatory environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, including product launches and data protection initiatives, within a highly regulated environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the legal landscape of the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be an English qualified lawyer or qualified in a different jurisdiction.
• Experience in regulatory matters related to exchange trading and clearing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in negotiation and drafting of contractual arrangements.
• Conduct regulatory analysis and support various departments.
• Participate in product launches and assist with investigations.

Skills

Regulatory Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Legal Research

Data Protection

Cross-Jurisdictional Support

Education

Qualified Lawyer (NQ – 2/3PQE)

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

A qualified lawyer is sought to join the London Legal Department which supports a wide range of entities and areas within the Intercontinental Exchange group, including in particular ICE Futures Europe and ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (recognised investment exchanges) and ICE Clear Europe Limited (a recognised clearing house and central counterparty). As well as driving projects, the Legal Department provides assistance to the Regulation and Compliance, Treasury, Membership, Finance, and product development teams.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the negotiation and/or drafting of contractual arrangements, licensing structures, exchange and clearing house rules
• To carry out regulatory analysis and research across a range of matters
• To assist with investigations and enforcement cases
• To participate in various projects, including product launches and development
• To assist with data protection/ privacy projects
• To support various departments in a UK and cross-jurisdictional context
• To bolster the team’s knowledge of legal developments and trends

Knowledge and Experience

• English qualified lawyer (NQ – 2/3PQE); the role is open to candidates qualified in a different jurisdiction
• Good attitude and keenness to learn and work with a variety of teams
• Experience and willingness to work and make decisions independently on routine legal matters
• Experience in regulation that specifically touches exchange trading and clearing like MiFID, EMIR and REMIT is desirable
• Experience in banking/finance/treasury and/or in the provision of regulatory advice is desirable
• Experience in the derivatives industry (including commodities and financial) and trading is desirable
• Experience of working in-house in a highly regulated environment is desirable